{"product_id":"793axg80uzrn","title":"Mahabharater Chhoy Prabin by Nrisingha Prasad Bhaduri [Hardcover]","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMahabharata\u003c\/strong\u003e, with its vast narrative, is as compelling as the diverse and vividly portrayed characters within it. While legendary figures like \u003cstrong\u003eYudhishthira, Bhima, Arjuna, Karna, Duryodhana, Shakuni, Draupadi, and Kunti\u003c\/strong\u003e dominate the epic, there exist other significant yet often overlooked characters whose deeper exploration adds a new dimension to its understanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this study, the author focuses on the \u003cstrong\u003eelderly figures\u003c\/strong\u003e of the Mahabharata, whose wisdom, dilemmas, and actions shape the course of the epic. These include \u003cstrong\u003eBhishma, Drona, Kripa, Dhritarashtra, Vidura, and Krishna Dvaipayana Vyasa\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBhishma\u003c\/strong\u003e, despite his old age, remains youthful in spirit. He arranges his father’s marriage, abducts princesses for his half-brother, and upholds his vow with unparalleled devotion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDronacharya\u003c\/strong\u003e, born of a celestial nymph, chooses the life of a warrior despite his Brahmin heritage and becomes the royal teacher of Hastinapura.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKripacharya\u003c\/strong\u003e, a lifelong dependent, remains in Drona’s shadow, ultimately assisting in the \u003cstrong\u003emassacre of Draupadi’s sons\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDhritarashtra\u003c\/strong\u003e, the blind king, is a complex figure—his inner conflicts and moral dilemmas make him one of the most intriguing and psychologically layered characters in the epic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVidura\u003c\/strong\u003e, on the other hand, is calm, righteous, and unshaken by the luxuries of the royal court. His life is a testament to resistance against injustice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbove all, there is \u003cstrong\u003eKrishna Dvaipayana Vyasa\u003c\/strong\u003e, the sage and the very composer of the Mahabharata. His role extends beyond that of a storyteller—he actively influences the lineage of the Kuru dynasty and remains intertwined with the fate of the \u003cstrong\u003eKauravas and Pandavas\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough meticulous analysis, the author \u003cstrong\u003ereinterprets these timeless characters\u003c\/strong\u003e, presenting them in a way that resonates with the \u003cstrong\u003emodern reader\u003c\/strong\u003e, uncovering their \u003cstrong\u003einternal struggles, moral complexities, and profound philosophical undertones\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Ananda Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48329244672250,"sku":"793AXG80UZRN","price":640.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0704\/0473\/5226\/files\/793AXG80UZRN_1.jpg?v=1738644161","url":"https:\/\/versoz.co.in\/products\/793axg80uzrn","provider":"VERSOZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}